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    Motorcycle Camping on an XS650

    Sorry for reviving an old thread but it also ended before the rest of the tips were offered. Anyways heading to TWOs for Legends spring meet next week which overlaps with the Dogwood rally, (will be on the VFR my XS is not road ready yet) I was wondering if anyone could let me know the campfire...
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    Comment by 'artpongs' in media 'XS750 tank with monza gas cap'

    Hi can you tell me where you got the cap and if there is anything to mod or is it straight on swap?
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    First build, Modern Cafe

    My mistake read back and it is a motolanna swingarm which is shorter than stock
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    First build, Modern Cafe

    Does anyone know what the swing arm is from or what brand it is? Art
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    Doing install; Hugh's Handbuilt CDI complete kit

    I bought it awhile ago from another person that didn’t go through with his project so it was new in box never installed or used.
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    Doing install; Hugh's Handbuilt CDI complete kit

    Yeah this is discouraging brand new out of the box and it doesn't work. Just retested, it barely gets to 13v revving to 4000rpm. Do you think it could be the original R/R supplied with first batch of CDI kits to be the problem? If I got it replaced with the new one would that correct the issue?
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    Doing install; Hugh's Handbuilt CDI complete kit

    What brands do you recommend for aftermarket ignition/charging system
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    Complete cdi kit, missing link

    Have you figured this out? I'm running with a battery and my issue is that the system doesn't charge the battery but it does run without the battery as it eventually dies and I have no lighting after a long extended ride.
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    Doing install; Hugh's Handbuilt CDI complete kit

    Any or progress? I had a shop do the install on mine. Bike runs as advertised, however it does not charge the battery. So it does indeed run without the need for battery, as I found out yesterday on an all day ride, upon the last hour towards home none of the lights were functioning. Voltimeter...
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    Help - Stripped bolt hole on clutch cover?

    Hi guys, new to the XS650 mine is 1977 D model I've had about 2yrs and back on the road finally this week. I have limited knowledge and workspace so had a shop refurb it to running condition and at the moment it rides fine but still gathering missing and original parts wherever I can. My issue...
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    Petcock fiber washer leak

    Hi guys, new to the XS myself and just got it back from the shop from a rebuild. The left side petcock leaks out from what looks like behind the lever area when I turn it. But only if I turn it. If left in the off, on or reserve it doesn't leak, just when you go to use it. Is it safe to just...
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    For Sale - 1977 center stand

    If you still have it I need it, please share pictures. You have anything else for 1977? Right side clutch cover? The hole where the bolt goes in the hole in front of where the tachometer enters is stripped and leaking some oil.
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    For Sale - Mac megaphones

    will these fit on 83 special headers? also why are they different lengths? Art
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    For Sale - Random(mostly 82') build extras

    Need clutch lever was this the stock one from your bike? Zip is 20001 Art
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    For Sale - Factory take off stuff... Excellent condition. Special

    Are you selling the front turn signals? Art
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